PAINTING TIPS :: 10 Paint Secrets: tips & tricks you never knew about paint! #7) Use the Correct Type of Clear Coat Finish :: POLYCRYLIC vs. POLYURETHANE??? For most projects, use Polycrylic as the top coat--it gives a durable finish, but doesn't yellow over time like Polyurethane will. It also cleans up w/ hot water while polyurethane requires mineral spirits. | #livelovediy #paintingtips #polyurethane #polycrylic #topcoat

This is something I wish I had known when I first started painting furniture, as I ended up having to redo several pieces due to using the wrong clear coat. For most furniture paint projects, I recommend using Polycrylic as your top coat. It will give you the durable finish you're looking for, but won't yellow over time like Polyurethane will.

DIY: 10 Paint Secrets: Tips & tricks you never knew about paint. This is a very useful post!!! Polycrylic is THE BEST clear coat for painting furniture

#7. Use the correct type of clear coat finish. For most furniture paint projects, I recommend using Polycrylic as your top coat. It will give you the durable finish you're looking for, but won't yellow over time like Polyurethane will. I definitely painted a few pieces back in the day and watched my pretty white paint turn yellow because I used Polyurethane instead of Polycrylic. Also, I like Polycrylic because it cleans up with water. You'll have to use mineral spirits for Polyurethane.

Palladian blue is like your living room: all these look good with it! Readers' Favorite Paint Colors {Color Palette Monday} #colorpalette #paintcolor

Remembering this when i paint my new house -- To get rid of paint fumes... add a tablespoon of vanilla extract to a gallon of paint, mix well. It does not effect paint color! And makes the whole room smell like vanilla when you're done! Need this now!!!

Remembering this when i paint my new house -- To get rid of paint fumes... add a tablespoon of vanilla extract to a gallon of paint, mix well. It does not effect paint color! And makes the whole room smell like vanilla when you're done! Need this now as I have a painting project coming up.

Pro Painting Tips

pPainting is one of those activities that a lot of homeowners like to do themselves, both to cut costs, and to have a fun DIY project that the whole family can participate in, and enjoy. But if you dont use the correct methods and good techniques, your homes interior paint job /p

Paint and make your own ceramic candy stands #DIY #Crafts

This is a really easy project.... You need to get plastic or glass plates. Then you will get wine glasses.. You would need to super glue them together. When you have done that you will just paint them whatever color you want .

DIY: How to paint glass and ceramics with dishwasher safe paint

Paint and make your own ceramic candy stands. - DIY::How to paint glass and ceramics with dishwasher safe paint

This site has a TON of painting tips! Must go to this site before painting anything. | I've done the hair dryer trick on painters' tape before. Works really well!

Soften adhesive with heat If masking tape tears as you remove it or pulls off flakes of finish, heat it with a hair dryer. Heat softens the adhesive. Then pull the tape off at a 90-degree angle. This site has a TON of painting tips! Must go to this site before painting anything.~in fact the site has tons of diy handyman tips PERIOD!~

clever household tips - remove masking tape with hair dryer

Good painting tips. I love the hairdryer to remove sticking masking tape, the coat hanger across the top of the can and the pimple pads for cleaning up latex drips!

This site has a TON of painting tips! Must go to this site before painting anything. Some GREAT tips here that I haven't thought of before.